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New Albany superintendent has two months before taking state's top job
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — The superintendent of the New Albany School District has a short time left before taking Mississippi’s highest job in public education. Lance Evans officially becomes the State Superintendent of Education on July 1. Even though that’s two months away, Evans said his job...
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be hosting its first annual fishing tournament
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss (WTVA) - The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be having its first ever Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation Bass Tournament on May the 11th. The event will be held at Bay Springs Marina. Chris Lucius was an assistant baseball coach at East Union Attendance Center. He spent the...
Sheriff’s department expansion ready to break ground
Site-plan prep has started on the future new Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department building that will be added to the west side of the current facility on E. Jackson Avenue. Trees have been removed and construction fences are up where the new, three-story building will be located. After 30 years, the county has outgrown the current facility […] The post Sheriff’s department expansion ready to break ground appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Summer art camps offered for children
YAC Contribution As the school year draws to a close and summer approaches, parents face the perennial question: How can we keep our children engaged, inspired and learning during the long break? While traditional summer activities like sports camps and outdoor adventures often take center stage, there’s another option that offers a unique blend of […] The post Summer art camps offered for children appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Chicory Market grand opening Friday
On Friday, May 3, Chicory Market will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting in its new Mid-Town Shopping Center location along with vendor partners Johnston Hill Creamery, Home Place Pastures, and Heartbreak Coffee. The all-day event will feature local food maker pop-ups, a community fair, cooking demos, gift card and product giveaways, live music […] The post Chicory Market grand opening Friday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi city to get its second Chipotle Tuesday — including state’s first ‘Chipotlane’
Those in Mississippi who wish for a faster way to satisfy their Chipotle cravings will get their wishes granted on Tuesday when the fast-casual restaurant opens the state’s first “Chipotlane.”. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its second location in Oxford on Tuesday. With it will be the company’s...
Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was arrested recently for an aggravated assault that occurred at Abbeville Market. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday deputies received a report of an aggravated assault at Abbeville Market. Investigators were called to investigate the incident. Investigators conducted interviews with the victim and witness, and were able to […] The post Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
New Violent Crime Unit task force underway in MS
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. — Holly Springs and Marshall County are trying to build a better and more efficient way to combat violent crime. Commander Kelly McMillen with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says the Violent Crime Unit is now in the planning stages. “This task force was developed just to handle violent crime issues, homicides, […]
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